The images are horrifying

My mum called me not long ago, she told me that Rosedale NSW has burnt to the ground and our family friends home is gone. They are trapped on the beach with no way out. Your father has taken the boat and is going to launch it about 30 ks north of Rosedale and pick them up along with as many as he can fit onboard. Knowing your father he will be doing a few trips.

My poor exhausted dad has just arrived home after being away for the past two weeks fighting the fires. I am constantly worried sick about him.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2020/jan/02/residents-and-visitors-in-nsw-town-of-rosedale-seek-refuge-from-bushfires-on-the-beach-video

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2019/dec/31/australian-firefighters-capture-moment-truck-overrun-bushfire-video

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VodkaBec · 31-35, F

I was chatting to your mum today, glad to hear your dad got all those people of the beach, he’s the right man for the job. The situation keeps bringing me to tears, l don’t think the rest of the world realise how serious the situation is. I also heard you’re going to help, knowing you’re like your dad worries me sick, be so very careful my love. 🤗💋

Les02 · 26-30, F

@VodkaBec 🤗💕💞

Rhodesianman · 56-60, M

It must be soul destroying for all those poor people who have lost everything and my heart goes out to friends and family of those who have lost their lives .Our thoughts are with you all .

Les02 · 26-30, F

@Rhodesianman After hearing what my dad has told me it brought me to tears. His crew came across a burnt out car with people in it. They also came across a farmer who was sitting on the side of the road crying with a rifle in his hands, the fire was minutes away from destroying his property (which it did) He risked his life putting down over 200 head of cattle rather than them being burnt to death. The fellas thought he was going to kill him self, he didn’t want to go with them but they forced him.

Rhodesianman · 56-60, M

@Les02 That is so sad .

Les02 · 26-30, F

@Rhodesianman It horrifying and you can’t imagine it unless you’re there. Unfortunately I will reluctantly be there the day after tomorrow 😐️

smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

Gee why don't they keep the tall weeds mowed down. Also use a controlled fire to kill the main fire. That is what we use to do at my grandparents house

Les02 · 26-30, F

@smileylovesgaming They aren’t weeds, it’s native bush. They were doing controlled burn offs in September, these fires started in September. Nobody could have foreseen the magnitude of this, Eucalyp fires burn hotter than any other bush fires on the planet. The heat is so intense they ignite up to twenty metres in front of the fire and travel up to eighty kilometres an hour. We used to do more and bigger controlled burn offs but the Greens party had a victory in reducing them. We also used let cattle graze in the high country which kept the undergrowth in control. Globally no one is geared to cater for such an event, what can I say.

SW-User

Your father is a hero.

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SW-User

Mine does as well. Truly is a tragedy. I’m just really happy people like your father have stepped up and done what they can. I wish I were there to do my part. @Les02

Les02 · 26-30, F

@SW-User I can’t just standby, we are on our way back from Queensland. I have already rung my boss and told him I won’t be back to work for a while. I can drive trucks and heavy machinery so they’ll find something for me to do

SW-User

You’re awesome for that! Be safe. @Les02

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